Energetics of blocking high

Authors: Nedostrelova L.V.

Year: 2011

Issue: 08

Pages: 74-83

Abstract

The situation with blocking high from July 9 to August 5, 2003 is considered. The Atmospheric energetics during this period is investigated. It is shown that there is a relationship between changes of energetics and evolution of blocking high.

Tags: atmospheric energetics; blocking high; energy conversion

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